Habitation Definition

habitation
noun
  1. the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
  2. housing that someone is living in; "he built a modest dwelling near the pond"; "they raise money to provide homes for the homeless"
  3. the act of dwelling in or living permanently in a place (said of both animals and men); "he studied the creation and inhabitation and demise of the colony"

"Habitation" in song lyrics

See how habitation is used in real songs:

  • "Situations unbearable for human habitation"
    Benefit — Blind Following
  • "peaceful habitation"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "habitation"

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